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X388 MBD

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,569 mi
Last recorded50,569 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 MBD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 50,569 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 50,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 50,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda readings too high after preconditioning (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Corrosion of floor pan within 30cm of o/s/f seatbelt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front screen washers inop (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas leak between Manicat and centre pipe flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 43,729 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 35,688 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 26,789 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,025 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 17,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 16,046 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,496 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 12,918 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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X388 MBD is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 61,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X388 MBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X388 MBD registered?

X388 MBD is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X388 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X388 MBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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